FAQ

There is no fixed duration: it depends on the complexity of each project. If you want to launch your range without knowing where to start or which steps are essential, we support you through each of them, from design to market launch.

Certification goes through an accredited body (Ecocert, Qualité France…). It involves an annual fee, an inspection of the production site and a verification of the whole manufacturing process. We can supervise the organic certification of your products and help you estimate the costs; only the certifying body issues an official quote.

Claims are the statements — text, image, symbol — used to highlight a product’s properties. They must not mislead consumers and must meet the criteria of Regulation No 655/2013, based on the available evidence (studies, data, information about the product).

Every cosmetic product must comply with the GMP set out in Article 8 of Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. They are defined by the ISO 22716 standard: a set of procedures and guidelines that ensure the quality and safety of the product.

It is an essential part of the Product Information File. It includes, on one hand, the safety information (data needed for risk assessment) and, on the other, the safety assessment carried out by a toxicologist who determines whether the product is safe for human health.

Toxicological assessment of preservation, tolerance, skin irritation, dermatological and ophthalmological tests if the product is intended for the eye area. Other specific tests may be carried out depending on the product’s characteristics and intended use.

According to the nature and galenic form of the product, its texture, its shelf life and its mode of application. Environmental impact matters too: PCR (post-consumer recycled), refillable, airless, metal-free, green or biodegradable materials.